Bobby Joe Miller
Ava, MO

Bobby Joe Miller the son of Hermie Miller and Angie (Workman) Miller was born July 22, 1930 in Silverton, Missouri and departed this life Nov. 6, 2007 in Springfield, MO at the age of 77 years 3 months and 14 days.

Joe was a life long resident of the Ava area. Joe owned and operated his own barber shop for 40 years. In 1949 Joe and Patty Wood were united in marriage and to this union three sons were born. Joe was a member of the Baptist faith and also a 50 year 32 Degree member of the Robert Burns Masonic Lodge #496 in Rockbridge. He was also a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rockbridge Chapter.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Retha and Wanda.
He is survived by his sons and their spouses, David & Sally Miller, Ava, MO, Bob & Jeanie Miller, Bella Vista, AR and Jon Miller, Ava, MO,
Seven grandchildren, Bobbie Jean, Justin, Elisha, Chelsea, Lynsey, Paige and Jesse, four great grandchildren, one brother, Lawrence Miller, Ava, MO,
a special friend, Martha Luce and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service for Joe is Friday, Nov. 9, 2007, 10:00 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. A Masonic Service will also be held. Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Wasola, MO. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Family requests memorials to the Oak Grove Cemetery.